[SMCARA] FT-857D power numbers

[Daniel Metcalf]

Just as an attempt to share test results, I just completed my power checks
for my go box this afternoon using an FT-857D, Buddipole Deluxe Antenna, 3x
18ah SLA batteries (model PS-12180F2), 2x 40Watt Solar Panels and a power
meter from powerwerx (
http://www.powerwerx.com/digital-meters/dc-inline-watt-meter-power-analyzer-bare-wire.html).


While tuned to 28.515MHz USB and identifying my tests with my callsign
my XYL helped me to record the following numbers during the transmissions.

Power (Watts)          Amps
5                               1.7
10                             2.61
15                             3.02
20                             3.37
25                             3.65
30                             3.81
35                             4.87
40                             5.15
45                             6.59
50                             7.08

During normal un-squelched receive the radio pulls 0.6 amps.

With these numbers the FT-857D is going to make a great portable rig. I can
run 40watts just on the power provided by the solar panels and 20 watts
during the night to run on battery all night long.

-- 
Dan -- KB3UUN
c. 301 769 1111
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